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Van Gogh revealed
(6 minute read) Forget the paintings, read his letters to discover the real Vincent, says Lisa Fraser.
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Strictly come dancing
(5 minute read) Ballroom dancing can be a school of virtues, as Lisa Fraser discovered.
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“I think the way governments around the world dealt with the pandemic led young people to get more interested in politics”
(5 minute read) 19 year old Neo Kalungu-Banda reflects on the last 18 months and explains how young people can grow through their challenges.
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Miscarriage in the shadow of abortion
(5 minute read) "How are women to grieve in a society that does not recognize their children as real babies?" asks Ashleen Menchaca-Bagnulo.
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Misunderstanding, media and the menopause
(5 minute read) Madi Apthorpe dares to mention the unmentionable in a plea for more openness on women’s health issues.
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Life in the (too) fast lane
(4 minute read) Monica Sharp says her native USA needs to change to become more humane.
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From faux pas to friendships
(4 minute read) Making friends in a new land means both losing and keeping one’s identity, as Lisa Fraser discovered.
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First day at school
(3 minute read) Marie McCoy describes the triumph and trauma experienced by parents as children take their first step on the educational ladder.
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The reluctant admiration of genius
(4 minute read) Adam Brocklehurst offers a starkly honest review of the exhibition Lucian Freud: Real Lives at the Tate Gallery in Liverpool.
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Food, faith and family
(4 minute read) Giovanna Eusebi reveals how to value food and make it a priceless bond in relationships.
